Timing for surgical intervention in DISHphagia

Conclusion: DISH syndrome as a cause of dysphagia is commonly underlooked. Surgical resection of the offending osteophytes through an anterolateral approach is a safe and effective procedure. For patients who are fit for surgery, older age or longer duration of dysphagia might be associated with less favorable surgical outcome.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - January 21, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Waeel Ossama Hamouda Source Type: research